The moment you say you have visited one of them, eyes will start looking towards you, as if you are a Zombie....those who are a bit more politically correct will avoid immediate eye contact to hide their expression. But invariably among the acquaintance circle the Hush will keep growing.......for having turned mad, mentally disturbed. The basic assumption is that there cannot be "any smoke without fire". Quite strange still in our country Mental Health Issues are for 'Other Planet Residents' and not a normal health concern.
Mordern City Life, Financial Needs & Work-Life imbalance has generated or instigated several mental issues, which people don't speak off, considering career prospects, image building etc. Very Often you hear people telling friends or relatives too busy to call/meet, stating professional demands....which either they are ignoring or too stressed out to even talk for a while.In Corporate World Slide Shows/Presentations, Meetings, Safety Moments Mental Health Issues get discussed but not much beyond some procedural formalities.
Sometime in the past, in a filthy atmosphere, the increasing irritation of having to deal with unethical, manipulative, spineless, visionless, insensitive, arrogant, unprofessional individuals on a daily level was causing prolonged mental disturbance. The resistance was too much to really change things for the better, even though everything was crystal clear. The unsystematic system & it's existing players were not feeling Safe & Comfortable to come out and try to make a better tomorrow. The viscous cycle kept repeating. This was compounded by some personal disturbances & damages. To remain calm, composed & decent things were taking its Toll to the extent that prolonged sleep disturbance became chronic.
A good old friend suggested to consult some professional....and I went for Psychologist Consultation. He said, "first of all thanks that you came so early, no one speaks of this problem. It's a really strainous when you have to deal with such unwanted people on a daily basis....it's a pity when TRUST factor becomes zero. I think you will not need to come back again just follow one of the 2 things that will do, if you Love Yourself.
1) Ignore the people, or what they say & keep being decent : a tough one as you have to live day in and day out in the Negativity
2) Show the mirror : be ruthlessly
straightforward, call a spade a spade right on the face. People will find it
rude/uncomfortable, your image/fortune will be destroyed, but you will continue
to Live happily. No use being nice & decent to useless people. Be yourself and
don't pause to please others. "
